Fishing

Description

Fishing is a national 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online at National 4-H Service Supply. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Fishing.

Fishing 1What you can do in this project: identify types of tackle; organize a tackle box; identify different types of bait and fish in your area; learn to take proper care of your catch.
Grades: 3-5
Resource: 07598, Take the Bait

Fishing 2What you can do in this project: find fishing information on the Internet; cast a spinning rod and reel; learn to tie fishing knots; select a recipe and cook a fish; collect and analyze aquatic life.
Grades: 6-8
Resource: 07599, Reel in the Fun

Fishing 3What you can do in this project: learn to reassemble a fishing reel; make artificial flies and lures; modify fishing equipment; investigate fishing careers.
Grades: 9-12
Resource: 07600, Cast into the Future

Events

Want to learn more about Fishing? Try the links below.

Fishing Project TrainingMany counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including fishing. Watch your
county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office
for details.

Wisconsin 4-H and Youth
ConferenceIf you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.

County Fair

The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.

Related Links

Go Wild With Wisconsin Wildcards An activity kit from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources that includes more than 250 "trading cards," featuring some of Wisconsin's plants, wildlife and special places. Great resource for helping Wisconsinites (of all ages) get to know their state and its natural resource issues.

Upham Woods Environmental
Education CenterThe best way to learn about the environment is to experience
it! Upham Woods offers water and fishing activities at its 310-acre
site on the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells.